Jamia Jones
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced customer service representative with 4 years of excellent client and project management skills, action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences. Experienced in office, laboratories, and administrative assistant work, passionate towards the STEM program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Molecular Biologist
Aegis Sciences Corporation
10.2022 - Current
- Perform high complexity molecular testing including DNA and RNA extraction while developing new tests and performing validation studies by sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Assist in batching samples, label printing, and verification of specimen labeling
- Maintain stringent standards for CLIA, CAP, and ICH GCP regulations
- Provide guidance and instructions to staff members including training new technologists
BioPharma Technician
Aegis Sciences Corporation
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Log specimens into Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) ensuring accurate testing request entry
- Verify samples/specimens for discard following safety procedures
- Proper pipetting techniques
- Open all delivered lab specimens verifying sample identity and testing requirements are met
- Maintain positive specimen identification using barcodes and ‘Chain of Custody’ procedure
- Communicate with coworkers, clients, vendors, and visitors professionally
Animal Care and Training
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Accurately ensured that all fish for feeding were properly cut and defrosted, made Jell-O for dolphin and sea lion hydration, descaled the buckets, and tested water quality
- Maintain Animal Exhibits
- Maintain all feeding, behavior, training, and medical records
- Knowledgeable of governmental regulations (USDA) and policies for animal care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS08.2020
Associate of Arts - Biological Science
Jones Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.2018
Skills
- Chromatography techniques
- In vitro assays
- Cell culture techniques
- Microscopy techniques
- DNA sequencing
- Next generation sequencing
- PCR techniques
- RNA isolation
- Protein purification
- Mass spectrometry
- Real-time PCR
- Scientific writing
- Statistical analysis
- Microbiological techniques
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Research and data collection
- Data analyzation
Timeline
Assistant Molecular Biologist
Aegis Sciences Corporation
10.2022 - Current
BioPharma Technician
Aegis Sciences Corporation
10.2020 - 10.2022
Animal Care and Training
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
11.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Biological Science
Jones Junior College